Backyards in Compton do a lot of work. They host birthday parties and Sunday barbecues, hold the kids’ toys and the family’s cars, and in the Richland Farms area they may even keep horses and livestock. What many of them are missing is dependable shade, and a patio cover is the quickest way to add it.
Picking the Right Type of Cover
Sunroom California installs Duralum and Cthru aluminum wood patio covers. They come in three main types, and the right one depends on how you use the space underneath.
Solid insulated cover
For gatherings, grilling and seating that needs full shade and protection from the occasional winter rain, a solid patio cover is the go-to. Insulated panels come in 3, 4 and 6 inch roof thicknesses. Thicker panels keep more heat from radiating down on hot afternoons and can span farther between supports, which means fewer posts in the way of tables and chairs.
Lattice cover
A lattice patio cover works like a pergola. Open rafters break up direct sun but let air and some light through. It is a nice fit over a garden, a walkway or a side yard where you want partial shade.
Glass roof cover
A glass roof keeps rain off while letting in daylight, so the rooms behind the patio stay bright. It is a good option directly outside a kitchen or living room window.
Why Not Wood?
Wood patio covers are common on older homes, and many of them are sagging, peeling or showing termite damage by now. Aluminum wood gives the same wood-grain look, but it:
- Will not crack, peel, warp or rot
- Never needs painting
- Is not a termite concern
- Cleans up with a hose
- Carries a lifetime transferable manufacturer warranty
If you have an old wood cover, we can remove it and install a new aluminum wood cover in its place. More on the material is on the aluminum wood patio covers page.
Sizing and Placement Tips for Compton Yards
- Cover more than the table. Extend the cover a few feet beyond your seating so low afternoon sun does not sneak under the edge.
- Think about posts. Place them where they will not block car access, gates or a path to the back of the lot.
- Plan for evenings. Solid covers can have ceiling fans, lighting and outlets with hidden wiring, so parties can keep going after dark.
- Mix sections. A solid section over the seating area can step out to lattice over the lawn or garden.
- Think ahead. Any of our covers can be enclosed later with glass or insulated walls if you decide you want a room there.
Compton Weather and Your Cover
Compton’s climate is fairly mild most of the year, but late-summer heat waves and strong midday sun still make an uncovered slab uncomfortable, and winter storms can soak patio furniture. A solid insulated roof handles both, while lattice suits owners who mostly want to soften the sun. Rain runs off into gutters that are part of the design, so water is directed away from the house and the patio.
What to Expect
We start with a free, no-obligation in-home estimate, available 7 days a week. The cover is custom made to order, with colors chosen to match your stucco and trim. A permit may be required, and we explain what the city’s building department is likely to need. Once materials arrive from the factory in California, most covers install in 1 to 2 days. Financing is available if you would like to spread out the cost.
